Lake Elsinore
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Elsinore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Elsinore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 26 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A multi distance trail event at Lake Perris, CA featuring a 200 mile course with 44,000 feet of elevation and timed cutoffs.
Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park near San Juan Capistrano offering 10K, half, 35K, marathon and 50K on well marked singletrack and fire roads.
A 3.6 mile trail loop at Coastal Peak Park with about 585 ft gain per loop through coastal sage scrub and riparian canyons; part of the Southern California UltraRunner Grand Prix Series.
November 2026
Trail race in Silverado CA rerouted to Black Star Canyon on Nov 7, 2026, with a new 25k and multiple aid stations.
Fixed-time trail runs of 3, 6 and 8 hours on an approximately 2.75 mile loop at O'Neill Regional Park with wooded single and double track and a main aid station.
A mud-and-obstacle 5K at Oak Canyon Park on November 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, monkey bars, a finish-line festival, and packet pickup the day before.
Free social trail run in Newport Coast on November 21, 2026; about 6.5 miles and 1000 feet of ascent with snacks and a raffle afterward.
One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.
December 2026
15K, 6K and Kids 1K trail races at Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach with marked courses, aid stations, a 15K prize purse and post race amenities.
January 2027
A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Lake Perris with 5K, 10K, 21K and kids races on a flat, scenic course near Perris, California.
A 24 hour individual and team trail event in Perris, CA featuring a 7 mile loop with 1,631 ft gain and team relays of four runners.
February 2027
A chip timed 5k run and walk at Akash Winery & Vineyards in Temecula on February 28, 2027. Registration includes a t-shirt, a collapsible wine glass, a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine.
March 2027
A family friendly muddy 5K at Oak Canyon Park with obstacles, mud pits, a pre party, VIP options and a Buy One & Give One donation program.
A 5K mud run at Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium on March 13, 2027 with obstacles, mud pits, a pre-party and post-race festivities; family friendly and kids welcome.
Obstacle course event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5K courses, Infinity laps, a Mudder Village festival, and finisher rewards.
Tough Mudder Los Angeles at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, Infinity laps, and spectator options.
April 2027
Trail runs and gravel bike routes around Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, CA on April 3–4, 2027, with distances from 1 mile to marathon plus youth and stroller options.
Experience the coastal trails of Crystal Cove State Park with a 6K or 10 mile trail run featuring canyon climbs and views of the Pacific Ocean.
Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Pala Fox Raceway including Sprint, Super, kids races and spectator access with mud pits rope climbs and a festival finish.
Trail races at Noli Indian School in San Jacinto on April 10, 2027, featuring marathon, half marathon, 5k and a kids 3k with Native and Open divisions.